Director of Finance

Monterey One Water; California (MO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey One Water in Monterey, California seeks a strategic Director of Finance to guide financial strategy, long-range planning, and investment oversight. This executive will manage a team and an annual budget of about $151 million while shaping enterprise funding and grants.

The ideal candidate has government finance experience, strong board relations, and a track record of communicating data to the Board. ERP modernization and process improvements are key priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a government finance administrator.
• Ability to communicate with all staff and boards.
• Experience guiding ERP implementation and financial system modernization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget of approximately $151 million.
• Provide long-term planning and analysis for financial health.
• Lead ERP implementation and modernization of processes.

Job description

Director of Finance
Monterey One Water
Monterey, California

Working Together to Provide Cooperative Water Solutions

Monterey One Water is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as their new Director of Finance! As a key member of the Agency's executive team, the Director of Finance will provide big-picture financial oversight, with a focus on long-term planning and analysis, budget management, and investment strategy. They will also oversee three direct and 11 indirect staff and the Agency’s annual budget of approximately $151 million. This role is pivotal in overseeing multiple enterprise funds and ensuring the long-term financial health of M1W.

The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced government finance administrator, with a history of exceptional board/council relations and transparent communication with all levels of staff. The Director will demonstrate an ability to drive change and play a critical role in modernizing financial processes and systems, including collaborating to implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. They will have prior expertise in managing enterprise funding, grants, and investments, and will be a confident public speaker, giving data-driven presentations to the Board of Directors regarding the Agency’s finances. As a leader, they will foster an environment of collaboration and innovation, support staff, and drive the Agency toward greater efficiency. Step into a pivotal role in a dynamic and exciting water agency –

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/428e4218-4be8-4dbb-aac8-3e0690f3ab59

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• An annual salary of $260,000 – $299,000 plus a generous benefits package.

Apply by September 14th.

SAVE THE DATES

Round one virtual interviews will take place on October 9th. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on October 26th. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.